Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Ph.D. (Pharmacology) programme at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Belagavi, is offered under KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER), a NAAC A+ accredited Deemed-to-be-University placed in Category 'A' by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The programme falls under the Faculty of Medicine (Para-Clinical disciplines) and is available in both Full-Time (minimum 3 years) and Part-Time (Internal/External, minimum 3 years) modes, with a maximum duration of 6 years. It is conducted on the JNMC campus, Belagavi. The first-year fee for Full-Time (Health Sciences) scholars is Rs. 90,000, with an annual tuition fee of Rs. 60,000 in subsequent years. The programme is well-regarded for its access to KAHER's Basic Science Research Centre (BSRC), ICMR-NITM collaborations, and active extramural research projects funded by national and international agencies.

Admissions for the 2026-27 Batch A are currently closed (application deadline was 29 December 2025). The Ph.D. Entrance Exam for Batch A was scheduled for the first week of January 2026, with interviews in the second week of February 2026 and joining of scholars in the first week of March 2026. The next admission cycle (Batch B, 2026-27) is expected to open in April 2026 (second week), with the entrance exam in the first week of June 2026 and joining in the first week of August 2026.

Key Points

Ph.D. in Pharmacology is offered under the Faculty of Medicine (Para-Clinical) at JNMC, a constituent unit of KAHER, Belagavi.
Available in Full-Time and Part-Time (Internal/External) modes as per UGC Regulations 2022.
Minimum duration is 3 years; maximum is 6 years (extendable to 8 years in special cases).
Financial assistance available: Rs. 40,000/month for Senior Research Fellows (post MD/MS) and Rs. 20,000/month for Junior Research Fellows, plus Rs. 50,000/year contingency for full-time scholars.
Pre-Ph.D. course work includes Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Research Ethics, and subject-specific Pharmacology training.
Scholars must publish at least 2 original research papers in SCOPUS/PubMed/Web of Science indexed journals before thesis submission.
Access to KAHER's Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Centre (BSRC) and ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM), Belagavi.
Admission is twice a year: Batch A (March joining) and Batch B (August joining).

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JNMC Ph.D. (Pharmacology) Fees

The Ph.D. (Pharmacology) programme at JNMC falls under Health Sciences (Full-Time category). The first-year fee is Rs. 90,000, which includes a one-time registration fee, orientation course fee, eligibility fee, and the first year's tuition fee. From the second year onwards, only the annual tuition fee of Rs. 60,000 is payable. For a minimum 3-year programme, the total fee works out to Rs. 2,10,000 (Rs. 90,000 in Year 1 + Rs. 60,000 x 2 subsequent years). Part-Time External scholars pay Rs. 59,000 in the first year and Rs. 35,000 per year subsequently. Part-Time Internal (KLE employees) pay only Rs. 24,000 in the first year with no tuition fee thereafter.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Full-Time (Non-KLE)	Part-Time External	Part-Time Internal (KLE)
Registration Fee (one-time)	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 4,000	Rs. 4,000
Tuition Fee (per year)	Rs. 60,000	Rs. 35,000	NIL
Orientation Course Fee (one-time)	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 8,000	Rs. 8,000
Defense and Viva-Voce Fee (one-time)	Rs. 12,000	Rs. 12,000	Rs. 12,000
Eligibility Fee (one-time)	Rs. 2,000	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Total 1st Year Fee	Rs. 90,000	Rs. 59,000	Rs. 24,000
Subsequent Years (Tuition Fee only, per year)	Rs. 60,000	Rs. 35,000	NIL
Total Fee (Minimum 3 years)	Rs. 2,10,000	Rs. 1,29,000	Rs. 24,000

Tuition fees are to be paid on or before 31st January (Batch A) and 31st July (Batch B) every year until thesis submission.
Late fees are applicable for delayed payments.
If a scholar discontinues the programme, they are liable to pay the entire course fee.
Full-time scholars receiving financial assistance from the university who fail to continue must refund the entire scholarship and contingency amount.
Hostel accommodation is available on the JNMC campus (optional); hostel fees are separate and not included above.

JNMC Ph.D. (Pharmacology) Admission 2026-27

KAHER conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - Batch A (March joining) and Batch B (August joining). For the 2026-27 Batch A cycle, applications closed on 29 December 2025, and the entrance exam was held in the first week of January 2026. The Batch B 2026-27 cycle is expected to open in April 2026. Admission is based on a written entrance examination (70% weightage) followed by a personal interview (30% weightage), with a minimum combined score of 50 out of 100 required for selection.

Important Dates

Event	Batch A (2026-27)	Batch B (2026-27)
Admission Notification	November 2025 (2nd week)	April 2026 (2nd week) - Tentative
Application Deadline	29 December 2025 (Closed)	May 2026 (2nd week) - Tentative
Ph.D. Entrance Exam	January 2026 (1st week)	June 2026 (1st week) - Tentative
Declaration of Entrance Result	January 2026 (4th week)	June 2026 (4th week) - Tentative
Ph.D. Interview	February 2026 (2nd week)	July 2026 (2nd week) - Tentative
Release of Selection List and Admission	February 2026 (4th week)	July 2026 (4th week) - Tentative
Joining of Scholars	March 2026 (1st week)	August 2026 (1st week) - Tentative
Commencement of Course Work	March 2026 (1st week)	August 2026 (1st week) - Tentative

Entrance Exam Details

The Ph.D. admission at KAHER is through a university-conducted entrance examination. Candidates who have qualified UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED or similar national-level tests are directly eligible for the interview without appearing for the KAHER entrance exam.

Exam	Applicability
KAHER Ph.D. Entrance Examination	Mandatory for all candidates not holding UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE
UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE	Exempts candidate from entrance exam; directly eligible for interview

Note: Batch A 2026-27 applications are closed. Batch B 2026-27 dates are tentative based on the standard KAHER calendar of events. Official notifications will be published on kaher.edu.in.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold an MD (Pharmacology) or M.Sc. (Pharmacology under medical faculty, UGC-recognised) from a recognised university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/differently-abled candidates).
Candidates holding UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/GATE fellowship with the necessary qualification are eligible as full-time research scholars.
Part-Time Internal candidates must be faculty members in KAHER constituent colleges; Part-Time External candidates must be employed in other recognised institutions with a No Objection Certificate from their employer.

Admission Process

Visit kaher.edu.in and check the notifications section for the Ph.D. admission announcement (published twice a year).
Fill and submit the online application form on or before the specified deadline.
Appear for the KAHER Ph.D. Entrance Examination (50% Research Methodology + 50% Subject-specific syllabus).
Candidates scoring 50% or above in the entrance exam are called for a personal interview before the Ph.D. Admission Committee.
Final selection is based on 70% weightage for entrance exam and 30% for interview performance; minimum combined score of 50/100 required.
Selected candidates report to the Head of the Institute, pay prescribed fees, and are allotted a Research Supervisor as per UGC Regulations 2022.
Pre-Ph.D. course work commences immediately after joining (Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Research Ethics, subject-specific training).

JNMC Ph.D. (Pharmacology) Scholarships 2026-27

KAHER provides financial assistance to deserving full-time Ph.D. scholars in the form of monthly scholarships and annual contingency grants. The scholarship is awarded based on recommendations of the competent authority/committee and is available for a period of 33 months, subject to clearing the Pre-Ph.D. examination in the first attempt.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Assistance	Eligibility	Amount
Senior Research Fellowship (SRF)	Full-time scholars who are post MD/MS/MDS graduates	Rs. 40,000 per month
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Full-time scholars (other than post MD/MS/MDS)	Rs. 20,000 per month
Annual Contingency Grant	All full-time scholars (once accepted by committee)	Rs. 50,000 per year
KAHER Research Scholarship (PG/PhD)	All scholars; project must be original research	Up to Rs. 25,000 per project
UGC/ICMR/DST Fellowships	As per respective government agency norms	As per scheme

Scholarship is granted for a maximum of 33 months, subject to clearing the Pre-Ph.D. examination in the first attempt.
Contingency grant is available for 2 years.
Candidates receiving financial support from any other agency (UGC, ICMR, DST, etc.) are not eligible for KAHER scholarship simultaneously.
If a full-time scholar receiving financial assistance fails to continue the Ph.D. programme, they must refund the entire scholarship and contingency amount to the university.
Scholarship amount is subject to approval by the competent authority/committee and is not guaranteed to all scholars.

JNMC Ph.D. (Pharmacology) FAQs

Ques. How many times a year does KAHER conduct Ph.D. admissions for Pharmacology, and when is the next cycle?

Ans. KAHER conducts Ph.D. admissions twice a year - Batch A (with joining in March) and Batch B (with joining in August). For 2026-27, Batch A applications closed on 29 December 2025. The Batch B 2026-27 notification is expected in April 2026 (second week), with the entrance exam in June 2026 and joining in August 2026. Candidates should monitor kaher.edu.in for official announcements.

Ques. Is an MD in Pharmacology mandatory to apply for Ph.D. (Pharmacology) at JNMC, or can M.Sc. graduates also apply?

Ans. Both MD (Pharmacology) and M.Sc. (Pharmacology under medical faculty, UGC-recognised) graduates are eligible to apply, provided they have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. MD holders are classified as Senior Research Fellows (SRF) and receive a higher monthly scholarship of Rs. 40,000, while M.Sc. holders are classified as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and receive Rs. 20,000 per month (if selected for financial assistance).

Ques. What is the financial support available for full-time Ph.D. (Pharmacology) scholars at JNMC?

Ans. Full-time scholars who are post-MD/MS graduates receive a monthly scholarship of Rs. 40,000 (SRF) and an annual contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 for up to 2 years. Other full-time scholars receive Rs. 20,000/month (JRF) plus the same contingency. The scholarship is available for up to 33 months, subject to clearing the Pre-Ph.D. examination in the first attempt and approval by the university committee.

Ques. Can a working professional (faculty at another college) pursue Ph.D. (Pharmacology) at JNMC on a part-time basis?

Ans. Yes, KAHER offers a Part-Time External category for faculty members employed at other recognised institutions. The candidate must obtain a No Objection Certificate from their employer, and the institution must run a PG course in the relevant department. The Part-Time External fee is Rs. 59,000 in the first year and Rs. 35,000 per year subsequently. The minimum duration is 3 years, and research work cannot be conducted through distance or online mode.

Ques. How many research papers must a Ph.D. (Pharmacology) scholar publish before submitting the thesis?

Ans. A minimum of 2 original research papers derived from the research work must be published in journals indexed in SCOPUS, PubMed, or Web of Science (or UGC-listed journals) before thesis submission. Additionally, the scholar must have 2 paper presentations at conferences/seminars. These publications are reviewed by an expert committee before the scholar is permitted to present the second open house seminar.

Ques. What research facilities are available for Ph.D. (Pharmacology) scholars at JNMC?

Ans. Ph.D. (Pharmacology) scholars at JNMC have access to KAHER's Dr. Prabhakar Kore Basic Science Research Centre (BSRC), the ICMR-National Institute of Traditional Medicine (NITM) in Belagavi, and the KLE Dr. PBK Hospital and MRC. The department has active extramural research projects funded by ICMR, DST, and international agencies. Scholars can also attend Ph.D. open house seminars, discipline-related workshops, CMEs, and conferences as part of their course work.